Best Island Destination in Europe

In November 2009, CED (World Centre of Excellence for Destinations) categorized Madeira Island as a Destination of Excellence. It was through the “System of Measures for Excellence in Destinations”, that Madeira received the highest score in the categories of Accommodation, Mountain, Landscape, Diving, Culture, Heritage, Safety and Shopping. The same system also highlighted the categories of Environment and Landscape, Transport, Welfare, Spa and Support Services.